Consultative School Boards and Membership Diocese of Orange.

Consultative School Boards and Membership

Diocese of Orange

Definition Part of the governing body of a

school whose role is to participate in decision making at the local school level and whose responsibilities and authority are stipulated in its founding documents, such as a constitution or bylaws.

Taken From: Dwyer, Glossary of Catholic Education Governance Terms, NCEA

Purpose(Diocese of Orange)

Consultative in Nature Serves as a Body of Advisors to the

Pastor and Principal-Is Consulted Within Purview of Responsibilities

Supports the Mission/Vision of the School

Does Not Have Legislative Authority

Board Responsibilities

Planning Promotion Policy Formation

Duties of a Board Member

Leadership Participation Collaboration

Areas of Function(Standing Committees) Mission/Faith Development Strategic Planning Development Marketing and Communications Finance Public Policy—Political and Legislative

Action (USCCB/CCCB, CAPSO) Liaison to Diocesan Consultative School

Board

Successful Model Specific tasks are assigned to each

member of the board and each becomes the chair of a standing committee

Standing committees meet to do assigned tasks

Chair of committees report out at Board Meetings

Additional ad hoc committees formed as needed within the purview of the standing committees

Mission/Faith Development Members are to be committed to

developing and promoting a Catholic faith community

Further promote the over-all mission of the school

MISSION

FINANCES

ACADEMICPROGRAM

LEARNING & GROWTH

CUSTOMERS

BALANCED SCORECARD APPROACH

Strategic Planning Maintain, Monitor and Revise the

School’s Strategic Plan Can Initiate Development of

Strategic Plan

Extends horizon to 2-4 years

Moves from reactive to proactive

Inspires confidence in the future

Commitment to Long-View (Strategic Planning)

Components to Consider in Strategic Planning Process. . . Catholic Identify of the School Ownership/Governance/Administration Enrollment Staffing Curriculum/Programs/Technology (from

WCEA/WASC Self-Study) Facilities Finances Development/Public Relations The School in the Community

Development Oversight of all programs

concerning major fund-raising, grant writing, endowment and foundation programs

Works with alumni relations

Marketing and Communications Monitor student enrollment Seek ways to continue to market

the school Develop strategies to further

recruitment and retention of students

Develop strategies to assist in communications to shareholders and outside community.

Finance Provides guidance in all aspects of

the school’s financial management with special emphasis on establishing the budget and providing input on all areas requested by the school administration

Recommends tuition increases to create a balanced budget

Public Policy Keep current on any legislation

that could affect the school Communicate to shareholders

information on upcoming legislation that would benefit Catholic education in general

Develop mechanisms of communication for political activism in this area.

Liaison to Diocesan Consultative School Board Serve as a liaison between the

Diocesan Consultative Board and school parents in relation to the California Catholic Conference initiatives.

Attend inservices/meetings sponsored by Diocesan Board meant to strengthen the work of local boards.

Areas Outside Level of Functioning Personnel Matters Day-to-Day Operations of the School Personal Financial Information of

Parents (e.g. relating to scholarship awards and tuition arrears)

Development and Monitoring of Curriculum

Role of Confidentiality Confidentiality requires that no

information discussed by the Board at its regular meetings is shared with anyone outside until a decision is published in the formal minutes and/or in other ways with the approval of the Pastor and Principal

Characteristics of Effectiveness

Diverse Representation/Balance Assumes Ownership of Issues

Under Their Jurisdiction. Involved With Issues Pertaining to

Budget, Policy, Mission/Philosophy, and Planning

Goals—Basis for Effectiveness


Active Working Committees Positive Liaison Between

Administration and Other School Shareholders

Role of Pastor/Principal Is Understood

Constitution, By-Laws, Term Limits Committee Structure


Decisions Based on School Mission and Accurate Data

Strong Commitment of Time, Talent, and Treasure of Members

Members Work as a Collaborative Team in Decision Making for the Present and Future Viability of the School


Is Involved in Development, Not Fundraising

Orientation and Ongoing Inservice Adheres to a Strong Code of Ethics Realizes that the Board

Membership is Important!


Scheduled Monthly Meetings Written Agendas/Posted Minutes Member Term Limits

Affordability and Accessibility:

How do we effectively manage rising tuitions and declining parish support while making sure that Catholic schools remain available to all who desire them?

LOOKING FORWARD:SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Advocacy and Marketing:

How can we more effectively tell the story of the benefits and contributions of Catholic schools?

SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Communications:

How can Catholic schools be more effective in educating parents about true cost, and being transparent in our financial reporting?


Governance:

How can we enhance the role of lay leadership in our schools by maximizing the involvement and expertise of parents in governance?


Developing the Long View:

How can we assist schools in moving away from the year-to-year survival mentality and toward a 2-4 year vision for a more prosperous and successful future?


Innovation and Change:

Given the public’s identification with quality and innovation, its perception of Catholic schools as traditional rather than innovative, and the general resistance to change, how do we assure that our schools remain on the cutting edge?


High Tech and Global Future:

Given the imperative for schools to create a 21st century curriculum so students are prepared for a more technological and global future, how can Catholic schools secure and utilize the latest technologies as part of their academic program?


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